Downland Art Society

Founded in 1944, Downland Art Society continues to move forward to this day, holding regular meetings and two exhibitions a year. Based in the picturesque village of Walberton near Arundel West Sussex, Downland Art Society is an open and friendly Art Society that has become, and continues to be one of the most popular Art Societies in the area of West Sussex.

On the first Saturday of each month, we hold a meeting at which our members and visitors alike, can enjoy art demonstrations, talks and critiques conducted by professional art demonstrators and artists. Our uniqiue Audio Visual equipment provides a clear visual close up of the artist at work during the meetings, as well as enhanced audio for clarity of the speaker. Visitors our most welcome and we even serve tea! Downland Art Society is an open art society in that any one interested in art can join. If you would like join Downland Art Society - we welcome new members but we do currently have a waiting list.

We currently hold two exhibitions during the year. Our exhibitions are extreamly popular not only due to the wide variety of subject matter and styles but also the popular local artists - our members. Our exhibiting members include work by well known popular local artists as well as professional artists alike, all displaying their unique and sought after original paintings which include local scenes along side contemporary art.